Staff Software Engineer, Identity & Access Management
Core
Design, deliver, and support the lifecycle of digital identities, authentication, and access across Reddit's corporate infrastructure, modernizing legacy systems and integrating protocols like SCIM and SAML.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Identity & Access Management)
Builds
Corporate identity platforms, governance solutions, and secure-by-design authentication systems for Reddit's workforce.
Domain
Enterprise Security / Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend development across multiple stack layers, distributed systems design under high load, modern authentication protocols (OAuth, OIDC, SAML), enterprise identity solutions (IGA, MFA, PAM/PIM, JIT), directory architectures (LDAP), DevOps mindset, code ownership.
Preferred skills
Experience with Go, Python, Java, or TypeScript, familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC2, SOX, PCI), Agile collaboration.
Technologies
Go, Python, Java, TypeScript, SQL, Postgres, LDAP, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, SailPoint, Okta
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain core IAM internal identity capabilities and infrastructure; Build proactive monitoring frameworks and executive dashboards; Create documentation and audit logs for compliance; Troubleshoot complex production incidents and perform root-cause analysis; Guide global partners on IAM best practices through code reviews and technical standards.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities